Serving as the president emeritus of the Institute of American Indian Arts from 2007 to 2024, Dr. Robert Martin led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan. Dr. Martin oversaw major campus expansion, enrollment growth and the launch of a successful capital campaign. He previously led three tribal colleges. In the fall of 2024, Dr. Martin received a National Humanities Medal in a ceremony with President Joseph R. Biden at the White House. On November 17, Mayor Alan Webber of Santa Fe declared “Dr. Robert Martin Day.”